I had radiesse in my cheeks and juvaderm in my n/l area yesterday and woke up today with the black eye/bluish discoloration underneath both my eyes. Will this go away? I have never had dark circles like this before and have always had great underneath the eye skin for years. I'm paranoid this doctor and his assistant had no idea what they were doing.
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June 6, 2010
Answer: Radiesse for cheeks
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Radiesse is a stimulatory filler that is an excellent option for patients who desire a longer-lasting filler alternative to hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. In our office, we use Radiesse to complement structural areas of the face and contour bony prominences. Our office also is a center of...
Thank you for your question. Radiesse is not a good filler for the fine lines around the mouth. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm is better for this area. Also, hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved if you are unhappy with the results, whereas Radiesse cannot. I recommend...
Radiesse will be resorbed and replaced by collagen over time. Smile muscles are delicate. It's a good thing that silicone was not used because smile muscles can be permanently impaired with silocone injections! Since Radiesse "goes away', your smile should recover with time.